Rapido bike taxis remained available in Pune as of October 26, 2026, after city police asked Google and Apple to remove the company’s app from their platforms. Authorities say the service is operating without the required transport approvals.

Key Takeaways

  • Pune police have requested the app’s removal, but there is no confirmation that either company has removed it.
  • Rapido’s application for permission to operate bike taxis remains pending.
  • Transport officials say approval is possible if the company meets Maharashtra’s policy requirements.

Why Rapido bike taxis face action

Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed that communications had been sent to Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store requesting the app’s removal. The request followed a letter from Pune Collector and Regional Transport Authority chairperson Jitendra Dudi asking police to shut down the bike taxi service.

A first information report, or FIR, was also registered against Rapido the previous week. Despite that action, the bike taxi option remained available on the app.

Permission remains pending

Regional transport officials said Rapido’s application to operate bike taxis was still under consideration. An official said the company had been warned of legal action if it failed to follow the applicable rules.

The official said Rapido could receive approval if it fulfilled the requirements under Maharashtra’s bike taxi policy, though its alleged unauthorised operations could complicate the process. No new rule or effective date was announced in connection with the police request.

Commuters and unions raise concerns

Some commuters have questioned a potential shutdown, saying bike taxis provide an alternative where public transport connectivity is a concern. Autorickshaw unions have called for the service to stop and raised questions about rider verification and passenger safety.

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